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Tanah Rata

Malaysia · PahangMY

Town and district capital in Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia

Tanah Rata is a town located in Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. The name "tanah rata" means flat ground in Malay and it refers to the relatively flat area on which the town is located amidst this highland region. It has an elevation of 1,440 metres (4,720 ft).

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Population
7,000
Coordinates
4.464, 101.376
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation
1440 m

Overview of Tanah Rata

Tanah Rata is the kind of small settlement you find in Pahang, Malaysia. About 7,000 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around sports, adventure and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,440 metres.

Things to do in Tanah Rata

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Sports in Tanah Rata

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The sports shortlist for Tanah Rata: Hiking, Hiking Trails, Slopes, Trail Running and Walking Trails. All of it is drawn from Tanah Rata's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.

HikingHiking TrailsSlopesTrail RunningWalking Trails
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Adventure in Tanah Rata

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For adventure, expect Off Road Trails. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Tanah Rata.

Off Road Trails
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Nature in Tanah Rata

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Tanah Rata records Scenic Roads under nature. All of it is drawn from Tanah Rata's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.

Scenic Roads
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Wellness in Tanah Rata

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Wellness lovers get Spa. Everything listed here comes from what Tanah Rata is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.

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Best time to visit Tanah Rata

Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.

Getting there & around

Tanah Rata is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Pahang and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.

Similar destinations

Places near Tanah Rata that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tanah Rata known for?
Tanah Rata, in Pahang, Malaysia, is best known for sports, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 7,000 residents.
What can you do in Tanah Rata?
Recorded activities in Tanah Rata include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Slopes, Trail Running and Walking Trails. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
When is the best time to visit Tanah Rata?
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Where is Tanah Rata located?
Tanah Rata is located in Pahang, Malaysia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

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